Cultivating Second Chair Leaders
Welcome to Cultivating Second Chair Leaders: Conversations about living out servant leadership in the second chair. This is your time to connect in community, find direction, and find freedom to focus on your identity as a Christ-like servant leader in the second chair. This podcast is made possible by KINDLE, an incarnational ministry that encourages, prepares, and supports a growing number of God’s people as they live out their baptismal calling to be Christ-like servant leaders in their congregations, homes, workplaces, communities, and the world. To learn more about the organization and support our work go to kindleservantleaders.org.
Episodes
36 episodes
Episode #032: Cultivating Groups Wrap Up
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we take a look back at all of Season 4 episodes, guests and share reflections and learnings from the insight on 2nd chair leadership as well as the Cultivating group practices. Our guest, K...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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38:01
Episode #031: Nurture Collaboration
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we look at the practice of Nurture Collaboration which is working together to achieve a group’s mission and vision. Today our guest is Rev. Dr. Gerard Bolling, who provides important insigh...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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37:56
Episode #030: Manage Anxiety and Conflict
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we look at the practice of Manage Anxiety and Conflict, which is defined as applying Biblical means to both maintain healthy relationships and restore broken ones. Our guest, Brian Amey sha...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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29:26
Episode #029: Promote Communication
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we look at the practice of Promote Communication. Today’s episode is formatted a little differently as we hear a conversation between the leadership staff of First Trinity Lutheran Church (...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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37:40
Episode #028: Identify Common Vision
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we look at the practice of Identify Common Vision: Facilitate groups as they discover their common mission and vision. Our guest, Krista Young (@klyoung29), shares how regardless of c...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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24:20
Episode #027: Build the Community
On this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders we will discuss the importance of grounding our identity as God’s Child as the baseline for establishing Christian community. Our guest, Mary Stafford-Nunez (@marbearo528) shares the joys and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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32:03
Season 4 Trailer: Cultivating Groups
Welcome to Cultivating Second Chair Leaders: Conversations about living out servant leadership in the second chair! In Season 4, we will explore Spirit-led practices that unite people for service to Christ and the world. When we in...
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Season 4
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1:56
Episode #026: Cultivating Faith & Health Impact Stories (Bonus)
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders", we will share a Cultivating Faith and Health impact stories from members of our community, as they have spent the last few years diving deeper into these practices and their application in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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16:04
Episode #025: A Foot in Two Places (Bonus)
On this bonus episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders we listen to a webinar from March 2023, “A Foot in Two Places: Engaging and Equipping the Coming Army of Volunteers.” This presentation provides the opportunity to rediscover your ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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46:33
Episode #024: Cultivating Individuals Impact Stories
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders", we will share a handful of Cultivating Individual impact stories from members of our community, as they have spent the last few years diving deeper into these practices and their applicatio...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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11:37
Episode #023: Encourage One Another
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,” we look at the practice of Encourage One Another, which includes the importance of positive recognition, celebrating the accomplishments of others and appreciating the impact of the practic...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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41:53
Episode #022: Spur One Another
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders", we talk about the value of cultivating high school students as individuals and challenging them to develop Christ-like servant leadership skills. Our guest, Tyler Tollefson (@ttollefson) sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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31:24
Episode #021: Equip to Multiply-The Value of Coaching
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders", we explore the practice of Equip to multiply, which includes several intentional actions that lead to the development of well rounded Christ-like servant leaders. Today we will dive d...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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39:34
Episode #020: Voice the Vision
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders", we explore what it means to go from "me" to"we" as leaders voice the vision, especially as it relates to the development of Jesus' followers as servant leaders. Our guest, Pe...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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45:53
Episodes #019: Set the Example
On this episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders," we talk about what it truly means to set the example as a Christ-like servant leader, valuing the time to cultivate relationships. We discuss what it looks like to “Lead in a calm and r...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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48:43
Episode #018: Thriving as a Christ-like Servant Leader
On this first episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders, season 3, we introduce the overall theme of leadership, starting with the example Jesus set during his earthly life for how to be a servant leader. We will explore what building and nu...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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31:18
Season 3 Trailer: Cultivating Individuals
Welcome to Cultivating Second Chair Leaders: Conversations about living out servant leadership in the second chair! In Season 3 of ‘Cultivating Second Chair Leaders,’ we will explore the importance of investing in the processes of developing an...
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Season 3
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Episode #017: Emotions and the Gospel w/ Heidi Goehmann (Bonus)
On this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders, we have a bonus conversation with season 2 guest Heidi Goehmann about her new book, "Emotions and the Gospel," and how we can use processing tools for our emotions and enhance our ability to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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33:44
Episode #016: Season 2 Wrap Up
On this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders, we will recap season 2 of the podcast, using episode discussion guides, which highlight quotes and questions on the topics of Cultivating Health. Joining our host, Emily Phoenix, who will tak...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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46:41
Episode #015: Well Being Matters in Leadership
On this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders we will take a look at the big picture and overall impact of Cultivating Health as we pursue spirit filled practices as Christ like servant leaders. We will dig into the question: What does it...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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34:03
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Episode #014: Stay Connected
On this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders, we discuss the importance of staying connected as it enhances our relationships and social health. "Finding Hope", a book, written by guest, Heidi Goehmann (@heidigoehmann), enhances our conv...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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41:41
Episode #013: Optimize Finances
On this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders we talk about pursuing behaviors which promote optimal use of God-given financial resources. With the help of guest Sarah Olson (@sarah_a_olson), we frame our conversation around defining gene...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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39:57
Episode #012: Grow in Wisdom
On this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders We discuss the importance of keeping our mind sharp with opportunities for continuing education, not just in an academic setting, but growing in wisdom as it shapes us to be more Christ-like a...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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36:41
Episode #011: Pursue Wellness
On this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders we discuss the pursuit of wellness and how taking care of our physical health has an impact on our leadership abilities. We talk with guest Jean Kempe (@taibeck) on how positive outcomes can i...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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27:14
Episode #010: Recognize God’s Call
On this first episode of season 2 of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders we will talk with guest, Sue Steege (@susansteege) on how to engage to Recognize God’s Call in our lives and how that impacts our emotional health as second chair leaders. We...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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30:17
